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Ijams Nature Center is a 315-acre member- and visitor-supported nonprofit organization, where people of all ages can hike, bike, paddle, climb, learn, explore, or simply enjoy nature in Knoxville, TN.
The grounds and trails are open every day from 8:00am until dusk.
The Visitor Center, including exhibits, gift shop, offices, and restrooms are open during the following times-
Regular Visitor Center hours:
Monday – Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm
Admission to the park is free, but we gladly accept donations. Fees for programs and special events vary. Check our calendar of events at www.ijams.org for dates and pricing.
Established in 1910 by the Ijams family for bird-watchers and nature-lovers, Ijams Nature Center has been ranked one of Knoxville's top three attractions by TripAdvisor, winning the 2016 Certificate of Excellence as well.
Your generous support is needed to continue the ongoing legacy for generations to come!

About Ijams Nature Center

Ijams Nature Center is a 315-acre member- and visitor-supported nonprofit organization, where people of all ages can hike, bike, paddle, climb, learn, explore, or simply enjoy nature in Knoxville, TN.
The grounds and trails are open every day from 8:00am until dusk.
The Visitor Center, including exhibits, gift shop, offices, and restrooms are open during the following times-
Regular Visitor Center hours:
Monday – Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm
Admission to the park is free, but we gladly accept donations. Fees for programs and special events vary. Check our calendar of events at www.ijams.org for dates and pricing.
Established in 1910 by the Ijams family for bird-watchers and nature-lovers, Ijams Nature Center has been ranked one of Knoxville's top three attractions by TripAdvisor, winning the 2016 Certificate of Excellence as well.
Your generous support is needed to continue the ongoing legacy for generations to come!

My husband and I absolutely love coming to Ijams to walk. We’ve loved it more since adding a Great Pyrenees puppy to the mix. The trails are great and plentiful, and the boardwalk by the water is gorgeous. We will continue visiting the park for...More

Ask TNsnowflake about Ijams Nature Center

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This is a wonderful place to take the kids and adults as well. We hiked the boardwalk along the lake. There were plenty of places to stop and relax, taking in nature. As we walked towards the lake we saw a Bald Eagle flying along...More

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72F sunny Knoxville day so decided to check IJams out with my mom and my Great Pyr,Tebow.
We did the boardwalk trail along the Tennessee River. There is a kayak launching dock.
I went down to take a picture with Tebow who promptly fell in...More

Ask mealybug about Ijams Nature Center

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We stopped here traveling for a car picnic and hike before continuing our drive. Ended up there for over 2 hours. There are many trails . We picked the one that took us down by the river. The hike was hard for our youngest one,...More

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Ask Vicki G about Ijams Nature Center

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The Visitors' Center is a an interesting museum and information type of place to visit. It's not large but it is certainly worth an hour of you time to take a look things as well as the views of the Tennessee River and the... More

The Visitors' Center is a an interesting museum and information type of place to visit. It's not large but it is certainly worth an hour of you time to take a look things as well as the views of the Tennessee River and the surrounding woods from the deck of the Center.